Section 1: Introduction to RSLogix

This section starts by describing the history of the evolution of industrial control systems and of Rockwell Automation. You will then be introduced to the ControlLogix and CompactLogix families of controllers, which utilize RSLogix/Studio 5000 for programming purposes. Finally, we will introduce two virtual controllers that also leverage RSLogix/Studio 5000 for development.

This section comprises the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, The History of the Rockwell Automation Technologies
• Chapter 2, Understanding ControlLogix
• Chapter 3, Understanding CompactLogix
• Chapter 4, Understanding Softlogix
• Chapter 5, Understanding Logix Emulate 5000